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For courses in Engineering Design and Computations, Introduction to Civil Engineering, and Autodesk Civil 3D.
Unique in approach, Autodesk Civil 3D offers an innovative blend of core civil engineering concepts and thorough Autodesk Civil 3D instruction. It moves beyond a how-to manual, to explain why the software produces specific results and how it can be used to solve specific civil engineering problems. Flexible in design, the book begins with an overview of the software and its interface, introduces a comprehensive design project and then covers advanced usage of each of the software’s capabilities. Ideal for both lecture and lab, the text uses screen shots, dialogue boxes, CAD images, and digital AutoCAD files to introduce the procedures and applications of Autodesk Civil 3D.
Hallmark Features
Uses a two-part chapter format—which teaches engineering theories and computational methods first and Civil 3D software applications, usage and capabilities next.
Focuses on why the software produces specific results first—distinguishing this text from all competitors.
Focuses on how to use the Civil 3D software next—to solve specific exercises, applications and case studies.
Begins with an introductory Civil 3D design project—in Chapter 2.
Includes digital AutoCAD files—which support procedures in the text.
Offers step-by-step instructions and hands-on procedures—throughout the text.
Includes a large number of graphics, screen shots, dialog boxes and resulting CAD images—throughout each chapter.
Offers an innovative blend of core civil engineering concepts and thorough Autodesk Civil 3D instruction. It moves beyond a how-to manual, to explain why the software produces specific results and how it can be used to solve specific civil engineering problems. Flexible in design, the book begins with an overview of the software and its interface, introduces a comprehensive design project and then covers advanced usage of each of the software’s capabilities. The book uses screen shots, dialogue boxes, CAD images, and digital AutoCAD files to introduce the procedures and applications of Autodesk Civil 3D. KEY TOPICS: Emphasizes appropriate theories, formulas, algorithms and computational methods in the first half of each chapter. Discusses how to use the software to solve specific civil engineering problems in the second half of each chapter. Emphasizes civil engineering concepts within the context of the Autodesk Civil 3D software. Helps users understand the formula behind the automation, giving them a depth of knowledge that makes them more efficient and effective on the job. Shows how to use the software and the specific features and commands of the program. Shows how to maximize the software’s capabilities to solve specific civil engineering problems. Civil Engineering professionals
Introduction: CADD, the Primary Tool of Our Trade
Chapter 1 The Components and Interface of Civil 3D
Chapter 2 A Civil 3D JumpStart Project
Chapter 3 The Simple, but Time Honored Point
Chapter 4 Civil 3D, the Modern Curvilinead
Chapter 5 Advanced Digital Terrain Models
Chapter 6 Advanced Profiles and Sections
Chapter 7 Advanced Corridor Development
Chapter 8 Advanced Site Grading and Virtual Site Designtm
Chapter 9 Piping for Storm Sewers and Drainage
Chapter 10 Civil 3D’s Visualization Capabilities
Chapter 11 Surveying
Appendix A Data Sharing in Civil 3D
Appendix B Labeling in Civil 3D 2007
Appendix C Software and Hardware Versions
Appendix D Identify the Civil Engineering Industry
Appendix E Supplement to Chapter 3: The Simple, but Time Honored Point
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